Welcoming Janne Bolstad – Business Operations Manager
We are pleased to welcome Janne Bolstad to River Security as Business Operations Manager. As River continues to grow, Janne will contribute to strengthening our operational capabilities, supporting efficient processes, and helping the organization make the most of the opportunities ahead.
Janne brings a broad background in management consulting, strategic communications, and project management. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with senior political figures, international profiles, and high-performing teams across a range of industries.
Her experience includes project management and production work across the music, sports, and entertainment industries, including world tours, major events, and business productions. Working behind the scenes in these demanding environments has given her a healthy respect for deadlines and strong follow-through capabilities, as well as an ability to coordinate people, manage complexity, and turn ambitious plans into successful execution.
Her academic foundation includes a bachelor’s degree in business management, specializing in production management and the use of culture as a management tool.
A common thread throughout Janne’s career has been supporting key talent and creating the conditions for people to perform at their best. She draws on experiences from different industries to connect perspectives, strengthen collaboration, and turn ambitious plans into results.
Most recently, Janne has served as a business advisor supporting the establishment and scaling of a fast-growing startup. Her work has focused on developing operational frameworks, building a strong company culture, and promoting a growth mindset across the organization.
Supporting Continued Growth
With cybersecurity becoming an increasingly important priority for organizations worldwide, River Security sees significant opportunities for continued growth. Making the most of these opportunities requires not only technical expertise and innovation, but also smart operations, effective collaboration, and the ability to scale efficiently.
In her role, Janne will contribute to developing internal processes, strengthening coordination across the organization, and supporting River’s ambitions for sustainable growth.
“Cybersecurity is a market with tremendous potential, and we believe River Security is well positioned to capture the opportunities ahead. But scaling successfully is also about how we run and develop our business. Janne brings a valuable combination of strategic understanding, operational experience, and the ability to turn plans into action. We’re very pleased to have her on board.”
— Magnus Holst, CEO of River Security
For Janne, joining River represents an opportunity to contribute to an ambitious company with a strong focus on people, performance, and continuous improvement.
“I really look forward to joining the team at River Security. It’s an exciting company in an industry with great potential, and I’m motivated by the opportunity to contribute to its continued growth and help create the conditions for people to perform at their best.”
— Janne Bolstad
Beyond the Office
Outside of work, Janne enjoys an active life on her mountainside farm, with dressage horses, sports, and music among her interests. She also studies psychology, with a particular interest in neuropsychology and the performing mind.
With her diverse experience, strong execution capabilities, and passion for building high-performing organizations, we look forward to having Janne contribute to River Security’s continued development.
Welcome to the team, Janne!
